Caribbean Beachfront Hotel in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica

Not interested in Golf Courses, Tennis Courts, Country Clubs and “pre-fab” All-Inclusive vacations? Looking to experience some more culture and nature on your vacation in the Costa Rica Caribbean? Beachfront Hotel Banana Azul in Puerto Viejo might be just what you’re looking for.

Are you ready for a walk on the wild side?

Your hosts Colin Brownlee (from Vancouver, Canada) and Jorge Fernadez (from Lima, Peru) welcome you to a hotel built out of local hardwoods that has 14 beautiful guest rooms, all with private bath and free wireless internet to accommodate adventurous travelers looking for a comfortable, tranquil place to stay while visiting the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica.

Wonder what staying with us is like? Watch the video below.

Unspoiled Beaches & Caribbean Melting Pot

Until recently Puerto Viejo has been an undiscovered jewel in Costa Rica that attracted mainly a backpacker and surfer crowd. The whole area is one huge melting pot of cultures. In addition to the foreigners which are mostly South American, Canadian and European; you have 3 distinct local cultures living here (Indigenous, Jamaican Caribbean and Spanish).

There are the BriBri natives who have lived here for centuries, the Jamaicans who initially came over as workers to build the railroad for the banana trade, and then Costa Ricans from Spanish descent. In 2002 there was a census done for the area and they found people from 49 different countries in a population of just over 2,000.

Today, in addition to miles and miles of unspoiled beaches and thousands of hectares of jungle, Puerto Viejo offers a huge selection of all types of restaurants, craft shops, tours, nightlife. And if you are looking for more adventure, we have a photo album highlighting the many things to do in the area.

Puerto Viejo and Banana Azul are not for everyone, but their uniqueness is what makes them special.

Arenal Volcano produces explosions and flows of glowing lava almost everyday and is an unforgettable experience. Your tour includes transportation from your hotel in Puerto Viejo or San Jose to Arenal, 2 night accommodations in La Fortuna.

Tortuguero National Park is located on the other Costa Rican Caribbean, north of Limon. It is the third-most visited park in Costa Rica, despite the fact that it can only be reached by airplane or boat.

Combine two of the Caribbean’s best activities in this three day/two night trip. Includes a 2 day/1 night visit to Tortuguero National Park, an overnight off the beaten path in Siquirres, & a whitewater rafting trip on the world-famous Pacuare River.